Physio Foundations

Tim is a consultant physiotherapist and managing director of Melbourne CBD Physiotherapy and Sports Medicine Clinic, in Melbourne, Australia.  In this episode, Tim summarised his approach to rehabilitation for people with ACL injuries and ACL reconstruction.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Tim
2:20 Tim’s background and interests
6:33 Why are ACL injuries such a big problem?
10:00 How do you manage ACL injuries in the clinic? 
15:45 Operative and non-operative pathways – it’s not always a black and white decision. ACL healing and long-term outcomes – watch this space.
20:22 Meniscal integrity and knee stability, early knee rehabilitation goals and exercises
32:00 Isometric and pulsing exercises with a metronome, preparing the motor system for locomotion and confidence in higher load situations
34:50 Confidence and fear of movement
37:00 Objective measures of function and strength – dynamometry and force plates
42:00 Return to sport testing – force plate variables and testing. Don’t forget the ankle plantarflexors
Thanks Tim for a great conversation. Read more about Tim here: https://melbournecbdphysio.com.au/our-clinic/
Tim talked about this website: https://www.aclreferencevalues.nl/
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Professor Terry Haines is the Head of the School of Primary and Allied Health Care at Monash University. In this episode we discussed Terry’s journey from graduate physiotherapist to research leader, and how clinicians can solve problems with research.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Terry
3:17 What gets you out of bed in the morning?
7:40 How did you get started in research?
13:13  What are the key areas for physiotherapy research?
18:25 How can students and clinicians get involved in research?
29:15 The most important knowledge and skills for physiotherapists – be prepared to have a go
Read more about Terry here: https://www.monash.edu/medicine/spahc/about-us/school-staff/thaines
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Michelle joined me to discuss her research in hip and knee osteoarthritis and how we can apply this research in the clinic. Thanks Michelle for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Michelle
11:00 Summary of hip and knee osteoarthritis research and the role of sleep in musculoskeletal health
17:30 Are higher or lower loads responsible for changes in cartilage in the knee? Knee adduction moments, muscle strength, braces and orthotics.
23:00 Loading and the multifactorial nature of pain in osteoarthritis, changing the narrative of how osteoarthritis is described
32:30 Resources for managing sleep for people with musculoskeletal conditions
40:40 Women and girls in STEM, challenges faced and the BrainSTEM program
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Associate Professor Laura Diamond is a biomedical engineer and researcher interested in hip biomechanics and osteoarthritis. In this episode we discussed Laura’s research into the role of the deep hip muscles during functional activities and what her findings may mean for rehabilitation of people with hip pain.  Thanks Laura for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Laura
5:45 Laura’s research in hip and knee biomechanics and muscle activation
9:15 What happens if you contact the deep hip muscles to the maximum amount? Redirecting the hip contact force in the acetabulum.
14:50 Do people with pain or joint pathology have difficulty generating force in the deep hip muscles?
19:20 Do we need to change the language from ‘stabilising the hip’ to ‘changing the loading of the hip’?  The importance of having enough cartilage loading
22:00 Strategies for changing hip joint loading – cues during walking
36:00 What does the future hold? Technology and wearables
You can find the papers discussed in this episode here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=aAGSJHUAAAAJ&hl=en&oi=sra
Connect with Laura via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-diamond-8b0bb8135/?originalSubdomain=au
We discussed this episode of the Physio Network podcast (but don’t leave here until you subscribe!): https://www.podbean.com/media/share/dir-siwxj-1dcf0dfd?utm_campaign=w_share_ep&utm_medium=dlink&utm_source=w_share
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Emma Williams is an Australian Army Officer and uniformed physiotherapist. In this episode, Emma discusses her career pathway from university to the military and her work with military personnel in Australia and overseas. 
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Emma
4:00 Pathway into the military through a military scholarship, what is it like working as a physio in the army?
13:05 Strategies for building rapport and gaining trust
17:00 Common injuries in the army – MTSS, ankle sprains, balancing injury prevention and surveillance with the need to develop toughness
22:00 Physical performance standards
25:20 What injuries do military personnel get and what are the trends in activities and causative factors?
33:00 What are the upsides and benefits of working in the military as a physio? Travel, free healthcare, getting paid to exercise
38:50 Making decisions under pressure
44:00 Baptism of fire and the valley of despair– developing confidence, humility and other life skills - foundational skills as a health professional
Emma was recently featured in the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s magazine InMotion.  Read the article here: https://australian.physio/inmotion/salute-physio-front-line
Connect with Emma via LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-williams-b5367262/?originalSubdomain=au
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Thihan is a highly experienced Sports Physiotherapist who has held roles with the Melbourne Renegades, Bangladesh Cricket, Hampshire Cricket, and most recently as the Rehabilitation Manager for the Sri Lankan Cricket Team. Thihan is also one of the hosts of the Physio Social Club Podcast.
In this episode, we took a tangent from cricket, and discussed Thihan’s recent leg injury and his experiences with injury, surgery and rehabilitation. Thihan offered very interesting insights into the experience of having a serious injury and surgery in a developing country, reflections on the real experience of a lengthy rehabilitation, and advise for students and new graduate physios for prioritising their assessment and management. There is a lot in this episode!  Thanks Thihan for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Thihan
3:05 Thihan’s injury – fractured tibia and fibula. There was no pain until after the surgery – reflecting on when pain is not associated with pathology
5:30 The experience of having surgery in a developing country
9:30 How did you process the experience? Shared decision making with the surgeon
12:23 ‘Letting go’, controlling what you can control and allowing people to do their job
14:40 Fracture healing, pain management, IV paracetamol, risks of compartment syndrome, experience of having an epidural
20:50 Waking up halfway through orthopaedic surgery!  (not as bad as it sounds)
25:45 Being present and taking things one step at a time. It’s hard to think about the bigger picture as a patient. Meet the person where they are
31:40 Being proactive in your own rehabilitation. Lessons for practitioners
36:35 How can students keep things simple and be effective?  Have a system and a structure to your assessment that you can repeat until you learn the patterns. Know why you are asking questions.
42:40 What is your job as a sports physio? How is this similar to hospital-based work?
47:30 How do you stay motivated during long-term rehab?
50:30 Goals in long-term rehab can often be impairment goals, e.g. ankle dorsiflexion range of motion, because this helps you visualise progress
53:40 Maintaining a positive mindset during the rehab journey
55:30 Empathy – 'get in the hole' with the patient / person
59:00 Summary – the secret to long-term success is to engage with the process of your rehab (or learning), review and repeat throughout your career.
Read more about Thihan here: https://thecricket.physio/about
The Physio Social Club podcast: https://physiosocialclub.com/about
Read Thihan’s Linked In posts related to his injury, surgery and rehab here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thihanchandramohan/?originalSubdomain=au
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Dr. Malia Ho is a sports podiatrist and Senior Lecturer within Monash University's Doctor of Podiatric Medicine course. With over two decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and education, Malia has a wealth of knowledge and insights. In this episode, Malia shares her unique journey from engineering to podiatry, revealing the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped her career. Malia offers useful tips for health profession students for achieving success, emphasizing the crucial role of foundational skills such as listening and empathy, alongside the importance of embracing technology in healthcare education. Thanks Malia for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Malia
2:15 Malia’s professional background and interests – from engineering to podiatry
9:00 How did your hospital work influence your sports podiatry practice? Developing good habits early in your career
14:40 Malia’s education focus – technology in education, critical thinking skills
17:40 Realistic and authentic teaching with case based learning, interprofessional skills, the importance of listening skills
22:20 The most important knowledge and skills for a health professional – listening, empathy, being a good human.
25:30 The importance of clinical anatomy, using technology in assessment, core podiatry skills
30:55 Final thoughts – invest in your education, learn with other people
Read more about Malia here: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/malia-ho
 
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Dr Luke Davies is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist, educator and researcher in the School of Primary and Allied Health Care at Monash University. His research focuses on telehealth for physiotherapy clinical practice and education. In this episode, we discussed how telehealth can be used within your clinical practice, and Luke’s tips for effective clinical care, in-person, or through technology. Thanks, Luke for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Luke
1:12 Welcome to Physio Foundations
2:40 Hands on and Hands off physiotherapy
3:17 What is telehealth?
4:32 Who can telehealth be helpful for?
5:50 Rural and remote healthcare
6:40 What parts of care are easier to do in person?
8:40 Getting started with telehealth in private practice
9:50 How much should you charge for telehealth vs in-person care
11:15 Setting up curriculum for universities and systems for using telehealth in clinics
22:10 The most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist – communication, therapeutic alliance, building relationships between patients and therapists, lifelong learning – ask questions
24:20 Communication skills online – a core competency for our profession
26:55 Final thoughts – don’t be afraid to use telehealth, give it a go.
 
Read more about Luke here: https://research.monash.edu/en/persons/luke-davies
Read Luke’s research here: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=3ELSw1QAAAAJ&hl=en
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James is one of the owners of The Second Visit, who provide mentoring for physiotherapists in private practice and a range of professional development courses. James is a highly experienced practitioner and practice owner, university lecturer and leader within a number of organisations and professional associations. 
In this episode, James talked about the financial realities of running a private practice, key skills for new graduate practitioners to develop and how to build and maintain a list in private practice. Thanks, James for a great conversation.
In this episode:
About this episode, welcome James and welcome back Zuzana
Are we undercharging our patients and overpaying our clinicians? Earning your stripes and getting results with clients. Costs of running a private practice
Physiotherapy is an under-valued profession – defining our value
What advice do you give new graduates to help them develop valuable skills, and market those skills? 
What do you think are the most important foundational knowledge and skills for health professionals?
Read more about James and The Second Visit here:  https://thesecondvisit.com.au/meet-the-team/james-schomburgk/
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Abby De Kretser is the principal physiotherapist at Universal Practice in Fitzroy in Melbourne, Australia, and an anatomy facilitator with Monash University Physiotherapy. In this episode, we talked about managing hip, pelvic and spine conditions using Pilates and other exercise-based rehabilitation, and her experiences teaching applied anatomy. Thanks Abby for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Abby
2:00 Background and interests
4:01 Key career turning points and developing a special interest area in Pilates and sports physiotherapy.
6:19 How does clinical Pilates complement strength and conditioning?
9:48 Cues to help people who are over-bracing to become more fluent in their movement
14:03 The role of range of motion in performance
17:15 Managing hip pain in athletes
18:58 Case study of an athlete with hip pain – management strategies
23:50 Biomechanics and observation of running. What is ‘quad dominance’?
28:00 Developing a repertoire of exercises for rehabilitation
33:40 How anatomy underpins clinical practice
38:20 Tips for learning anatomy – don’t just rote learn, think about function, use the resources, never stop asking questions
49:00 The most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist – listening and understanding
60:00 Final thoughts
Read more about Abby here: https://universalpractice.com.au/practitioners/
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Christina Ekegren is a Senior Research Fellow at the Rehabilitation, Ageing, and Independent Living (RAIL) Research Centre at Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on physical activity for hospitalised patients, older adults, and people recovering from traumatic injury.  In this episode, we discussed Christina’s research on strategies for helping people stay physically active in hospital and after major trauma.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Christina
1:39 Background and interests
5:42 The many factors that lead to people being sedentary in hospital
6:30 Physical activity as a vital sign in hospital
7:40 Wearables and measurement as an intervention, limitations in hospitals, feasible ways to measure physical activity in hospitals
11:40 Why don’t patients move around in hospital. The need for shared decision-making in hospitals related to falls and physical activity
14:30 What is the relationship between physical activity and heath outcomes? 600 steps or 25 minutes a day of slow-paced walking per day
18:20 Key research papers – end PJ paralysis!
28:30 Foundational knowledge and skills – learning how to talk about physical activity
32:20 Is physical activity medicine?
34:30 Physical activity following major trauma
39:20 Final thoughts
You can read more about Christina and her research here
Christina mentioned the Multi-Process Action Control (M-PAC) Framework, an approach to physical activity behaviour promotion.
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Dimitrie joins me again to discuss her strategies for managing complexity in the clinic as a new graduate physiotherapist. This is part 12 of the new graduate series on the podcast. Enjoy!
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode
2:30 Experience in the first days of working as a new graduate physiotherapist
5:30 What happens when the routine approach doesn’t work? When is it time to try something different?
9:30 What allows you to have the confidence to make mistakes?
14:45 What to people want when they see a physio?
15:13 Balancing ‘high value’ and ‘low value’ treatment
18:44 Referring to other health professionals – good practice tips
23:05 Going to court – the importance of taking good notes and medical records
27:27 ‘Tell me your story’ starting sessions with open questions. Maintaining rapport when taking notes.
36:00 Final thoughts
 
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Dimitrie Damos in a physiotherapist from Perth, Western Australia who was my mentee for the Australian Physiotherapy Association’s mentoring program in 2023.  We talked about her special interest area and postgraduate training in pelvic health and incontinence, working under pressure and the importance of maintaining a broad skillset even when training in a specialty area. We finished with Dimi's tips for students. Thanks Dimi for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Dimitrie
2:20 About Dimi – what led you to pursue a career in physiotherapy?
4:40 Developing a special interest area prior to graduating.
6:35 Starting a masters in pelvic health and continence
8:25 How do you balance work and study? Working well under pressure.
10:55 High pressure careers – matching career choices with professional skills and personalities
13:30 Integrating new skills from masters training
15:15 Balancing different types of clinical work
19:05 Tips for students
22:45 Mentoring
27:25 The most important foundational knowledge and skills – have a structure so you don’t miss things
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Mick Girdwood is a physiotherapist, researcher, and PhD candidate. We spoke about his research on knee injuries and osteoarthritis, and their association with the strength of the hip and knee muscles. We finished with a discussion about outcome measures you can use in the clinic and the importance of considering the goals and activities that are most important to the patient/person. Thanks, Mick for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Mick
1:55 What drew you to physiotherapy?
9:00 Journey into research – how did this start?
11:27 Mick’s PhD in ACL injuries and getting started as a research assistant
18:00 Knee research
23:20 Hip and knee strength – association with patient outcomes
25:55 Change in strength over time after ACL injury
30:57 Outcome measures for ACL injury – what’s important to the patient? Goal setting and re-measuring against goals
35:20 Hop strengths are not tests of strength – considering movement confidence and other patient outcomes
41:29 Final thoughts
You can read more about Mick and his research here
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Jaap is back again and this time we discussed ways to publish research as a practitioner in the clinic, focusing on case studies and literature reviews related to your special interest areas.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode
2:15 What research have you done in your clinic and how did you achieve this?
7:00 Using publications to get into a PhD
8:15 How does having publications help you as a clinician?  Challenging beliefs and biases, developing expertise through the process of doing research
14:50 Does publishing a case study help improve your clinical data collection processes?
19:00 Meaningful clinical change – using patient reported outcome measures in the clinic
24:00 Why are case studies important?  External generalisability and personalised interventions
28:50 Jaap’s case studies – working through the process of collecting the data, consent and publication
43:00 What’s next? Would you do a PhD? Other benefits to being research active. The realities of publishing research
52:43 Final thoughts
Read more about Jaap here.
Jaap’s research  - discussed during the episode
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This week I had a conversation with new graduate physiotherapist Tom Peers-Barlow about his experiences moving from the public sector into private practice. We discussed ways you can get involved in research as a new graduate practitioner and strategies for managing feelings of nervousness when you first start working as a health professional. Tom shared his tips for how to set yourself up with good habits for lifelong learning and getting the most out of your clinical career.  Thanks Tom for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode and welcome Tom
2:10  Tom’s background and interests
5:15 How did you feel when you first started in private practice?
8:20 How did hospital work and university help prepare you for private practice?
10:45 Adapting to stress – the positive aspects of stress
12:10 Transitioning from university to working life
16:50 Strategies for when you are feeling overwhelmed
19:50 Simulated clinical work at university – making mistakes in a safe environment as a way of learning and prompting discussion
22:20 Tips for students – get as much exposure to your areas of interest as possible and use all the learning resources
25:26 Strategies for managing distractions and staying focused
31:30 What is it like learning as a professional vs learning as a student?
34:00 How do you get started in research as a new grad? Developing special interest areas
42:30 Thinking about formal research training, masters and PhD
50:05 Final thoughts: If you don’t understand something, look it up. Stay curious.
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This week I spoke to Jaap Switters about chronic pelvic pain and the range of contributing factors and management strategies that practitioners can use to help people in the clinic.
Jaap is an osteopath and physiotherapist based in Vienna, Austria who specialises in male chronic pelvic pain and associated conditions. Jaap is also a university educator and researcher with a series of research publications on chronic pelvic pain and associated conditions.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode
3:07 Welcome back Jaap, background and interests
4:20 Definition of male chronic pelvic pain and the noisy neighbours analogy
7:30 What causes chronic pelvic pain? The dodgy garlic kebab analogy
12:10 How acute stress contributes to chronic pelvic pain. The alarm system analogy
18:00 Can new graduate practitioners help men with chronic pelvic pain, and if so, where do they start?
19:25 Negative findings on investigations is a good thing!
21:20 Red flags and contributing factors for chronic pelvic pain
26:15 Overactive bladder – understanding normal frequency of urination and screening questions to use in the clinic
32:30 Education strategies related to fluid intake, nocturia and retraining the nervous system
37:20 Bladder health and retraining
41:00 Incontinence
44:58 Summary and tips for managing chronic pelvic pain in the clinic – the flat tyre analogy
49:41 Bringing it all together and what’s next
 
Read more about Jaap here.
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This week I welcomed back Dr Luke Nelson to the Physio Foundations podcast to talk about running and running-related injuries.  
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode
1:00 Welcome back Luke to Physio Foundations
2:15 Luke’s background and interests
6:00 What are some of the first things you look at when assessing a runner?
12:10 What are common running-related injuries?
14:29 Running speed/surfaces and how they relate to injuries?
17:10 Using smart watches and technology to explore training loads in the clinic
21:20 When injuries are more complex and chronic – differing management strategies
25:40 Medial tibial stress syndrome – management strategies and tips
30:00  Prognosis and expectations – how long will it take? When to focus on performance more than pain
35:05 When should you not run with pain? Bone stress injuries discussion
39:00 Unhelpful messages for runners
40:20 When do you refer for investigations or to other professionals?
45:05 RED-S Relative energy deficiency in sport – athlete fuelling and recovery, key take-aways
48:50 Luke’s sub-3 marathon and upcoming 1500 metre track race
55:35 Final thoughts
 
Find Luke on Instagram @SportsChiroLuke
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Tim is the program director for the physical health suite of programs at Torrens University, a rehab specialist at Complete Physio Exercise and Performance in Melbourne, Australia and a PhD candidate in the area of tendinopathy. In this episode, Tim talks about finding your purpose as a health professional.  Thanks Tim for a great conversation.
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode
2:27 About Tim
7:30  Finding you purpose and the meaning for your you do, the concept of Ikigai
8:10 Australian physiotherapy workforce survey; 55-60% are leaving the profession within 10 years of graduating – exploring reasons for this
10:45 What does the world need and what is your mission?
11:50 What are you good at?  
12:32 What do you love? What do you feel enthusiastic about doing?
13:05 What can you be paid for? 
17:53 Working through Tim’s Ikigai and finding his purpose as a health professional
22:57 What if you don’t have the passion for the profession yet?
27:39 How soon is too soon to specialise?  Planning your pathway to specialisation. What is a specialist?
33:50 Talking to new grads and students about ‘putting yourself out there’ on social media and professionally.
40:40 Workshopping Physio Foundations – where I fit in and what is my purpose?
49:40 Summary – where to from here?
Find Tim on Instagram @blackbeltrehab
Find out more at timtrevail.com
We mentioned the book ‘So good they can’t ignore you’ by Cal Newport
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Pat joins me to talk about his tips for studying and learning in physiotherapy. This is an episode for students and new graduates who want to further develop their learning and professional development.  This is Pat’s third time on the podcast – thanks Pat for a great conversation.
 
In this episode:
0:00 About this episode
1:34 Welcome back Pat
3:09 About Pat – teaching interests and responsibilities
5:55 Pat’s tips for success in studying – use the resources that are available to you
10:05 Pitfalls when studying – don’t just listen to lecture recordings. Appraise the quality of the information you are provided with
13:49 Hot tips – practice your skills but also think about the clinical applications and ask questions
17:00 What are the most important knowledge and skills for a physiotherapist? Challenging yourself and reflection on strengths and weaknesses
22:15 What are the most satisfying parts of physiotherapy education?
25:15 What gets you out of bed in the morning?
28:05 What if you are lacking enthusiasm? Thinking of the bigger picture
31:40 Keep your mind open for new opportunities. The importance of curiosity
36:00 Final thoughts – find balance, consider sleep, distractions and plan breaks
 
Connect with Pat on Twitter @Physio_Pat
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